Gaura Purnima is observed with fasting till moonrise, Sankirtan (chanting of Hare Krishna Mahamantra), Abhishek of Lord Chaitanya’s deity, discourses on His life, and prasadam distribution. Fasting purifies the heart, increases devotion, and is a way to honor Lord Chaitanya while seeking His blessings for spiritual advancement.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu revived the Hare Krishna movement, teaching that chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra is the simplest and most effective way to attain Krishna in Kali Yuga. His teachings emphasize humility, devotion, seeing all beings as part of Krishna, and spreading love through Sankirtan.

Lord Chaitanya declared the Hare Krishna Mahamantra as the most powerful means of spiritual enlightenment. Chanting it on Gaura Purnima brings Krishna’s mercy, purifies the soul, and strengthens devotion, fulfilling Mahaprabhu’s mission of spreading divine love.